ARTSpace Gallery, Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St., 385-7900. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring Faces of India, photos by Robert E. Bixler capturing the diverse expressions of Indian culture, through May 23.

blacKiowa Gallery, 745 E. Kiowa St. Featuring Stardust, new work by Spika including sculptures, installations, murals, film and a reading of his poetry. Music by Eight Track Mafia. Sat, April 5, 8 p.m.

Business of Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, thebac.org. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Featuring mixed-media works by Chris Price and Kim Sayer-Newlin through April 9. Photography by Dave Goude through April 8. Wunderkind 2008, through April 12.

Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Cresta Road, 475-6110 ext. 232. Free. Featuring District 12 Student Art Exhibit, works by K-12 students from every school in the district, through April 4.

OpticalReverb at Phantom Canyon, 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 387-7212, opticalreverb.com. Presenting Penman, works by Gary Blehm; The Divine Life, works by Spika; and Bridging the Gap, works by William K. Polley, Ken Nord, Halo and Jason Herzog, through April 20.

Auditions & Entries Commonwheel Artists Co-op is seeking a metalsmith jeweler and a wall artist for its cooperative gallery. Visit Commonwheel, 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, or commonwheel.com for an application. Due Mon., April 7. Call 685-1008 for more.

Smokebrush Gallery is seeking entries for "Shelter," an exploration of homelessness and dereliction through imagery and art. Artists are asked to consider the causes, results and perceptions of homelessness in the world today. The exhibit will open in June. Entries are due April 25. Call 444-1012 or visit smokebrush.org for more.

NORAD is seeking entries for both an essay contest and a model airplane contest in celebration of NORAD's 50th anniversary. Entries are due April 25. For contest requirements and entry information visit norad.mil/50/contests.html or call 554-6889.

Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts is seeking one-act and 10-minute plays for the New Rocky Mountain Voices 2008 competition to be performed in September. Plays must be submitted by May 1. Visit westcliffecenter.org for rules and more.

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is seeking entries in its "Savage Ancient Seas" Dino Art 2008 contest. Prizes will be awarded in categories from pre-school through adults. Entries are due May 23. Visit rmdrc.com for entry forms and rules.

The Beacham Gallery is conducting an open artists' call for its May "Inside/Out" Art Benefit. No hanging fees, review fees or commissions are required. Contact mable1002000@aol.com or 390-6685, or visit the gallery at 2002 Monteagle St. for details and forms.

Art on South Main Cooperative Art Gallery is conducting an open artists' call for new members to exhibit at its gallery in Pueblo. Call 719/542-6838 or visit artonsouthmain.com.

Baggage Donation Program, Colorado Baggage Co., Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Drive E., #2296, 574-7404, coloradobaggage.com. Bring in your used luggage to donate to children in the Colorado foster care system. Each piece will receive a $20 discount toward new luggage, through April 30.

ONE " The Campaign to Make Poverty History, Panera Bread Community Room, 7344 N. Academy Blvd., one.org. Free. Meet like-minded people and learn what you can do to help end extreme poverty. Meets the first Sunday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Emotions Anonymous Support Group Meeting, Another Life Foundation, 801 N. Weber St., First Floor Conference Room, 216-7238, anotherlifefoundation.org. Free. A support group for individuals battling with mental illness and suicidal behaviors. Thursdays through June 26, 10-11 a.m.

Pikes Peak Radio Amateurs Association, 282-8554, ppraa.org. This club encourages interest in HAM radio, plans special events, participates in search and rescue efforts and more. Meets the second Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.

Pikes Peak Flotilla 1 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, CSPD Sand Creek Division Command Station, 4125 Center Park, 391-2181. The public is invited to a monthly business meeting on the fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., excluding November and December.

The Breakfast Club, Embassy Suites, 7290 Commerce Center Drive, 260-0651. Meet singles ages 50+ for a monthly breakfast and other activities such as hikes, dances, board games and more. First Saturday of the month, 9-11 a.m.

"Guys That Believe: Bible and God Stuff," Starbucks Coffee, 4465 Centennial Blvd., 963-5530. Free. Join other men in this Bible and life discussion. Saturdays, 8 a.m.

National Organization of the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Colorado Springs, NAMI Office, 510 E. Willamette Ave., Suite A, 473-8477, namicoloradosprings.org. Free. A support group for families of persons with mental illness. Meets first and third Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Support Group, Disability Services of Colorado, 225 S. Academy Blvd., #104, 574-9002. Free. Offering weekly support meetings for individuals affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders and their families. Third Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Stroke Club, Disability Services of Colorado, 225 S. Academy Blvd., #104, 574-9002. Free. This group, for survivors of stroke and their families, has guest speakers as well as social gatherings. Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Medical Marijuana Support Group, Front Range Americans for Safe Access,957 E. Fillmore St., 439-0817. Learn if marijuana can help you and how to become legal. Meets every third Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Film & Video Independent Restaurant Week, all Colorado Springs IRC restaurants, cosirc.com. $50, plus tax and gratuity. Price includes a three-course dinner for two at any restaurant in the Independent Restaurant Cooperative. through April 4.

"Movies without All the Hype," Venue 515, 515 Manitou Ave., 685-1861, thebac.org. By donation. Join the Business of Art Center on the first Thursday of every month to watch "the best movies you've never seen" followed by discussion. Thursdays, April 3 to July 3, 6-9 p.m.

The Moses Code, Tickets: 685-1480 or 635-5388, $10-$15. This film brings together some of the best-known spiritual teachers of our time to discuss service and the true meaning of abundance. Om & Garden Yoga Studio, 2616 W. Colorado Ave., on Fri., April 4, 1 p.m.; Celebration Conscious Community Room,2209 W. Colorado Ave., on Fri., April 4, 7 p.m.; Sacred Hoop Ministry, Yurt at 1515 County Road 21, Woodland Park, on Sat., April 5, 7 p.m.; Unity Church in the Rockies, 1945 Mesa Road, on Sun., April 6, 6:30 p.m.

State of the Rockies Film Festival, CC's Armstrong Theatre, 14 E. Cache la Poudre St., 389-6607. Free. Films range from 5 to 53 minutes and include Nobody's Home, The Missoula Urban Chicken Debate, Voices Beneath the Peak, The Lost People of Mountain Village, The Hatch and others. Sun., April 6, 4:30 p.m.

Green Drinks, The Coffee Exchange, 526 S. Tejon St., 964-3935, greendrinks.org. If you are interested or involved in "green" issues join this social networking and collaboration group of environmentally-minded people. Second and fourth Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

"Contemporary Issues in American Health Policy," CC's Tutt Science Center Lecture Hall, 1112 N. Nevada Ave., 389-6607. Free. Health care costs continue to rise, meanwhile more than 47 million Americans under age 65 do not have health insurance. Learn what can be done. Tues., April 8, 7 p.m.

Health Lectures, East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd, 598-7287. "My Labs Are Normal, But I'm Still Sick," a discussion with the Thyroid Focus Group, Tues., April 8 11, 5:20-6:15 p.m. "Optimal Wellness Solutions: You Never Know Hw Sick You Are Until You Become Well," with Kelley J. Calabrese, Tues., April 8, 6:30-8 p.m.

"All About Alzheimer's: An Introduction to the Disease," Alzheimer's Association, 2135 Bolt Ave., 266-8773. Learn about the differences between Alzheimer's and other dementias, and normal memory loss due to aging. Third Tuesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Uranium Mining Exhibit, Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., 488-0880, wmmi.org. $4-$8, members free. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring Back to the Future: Uranium, an exhibit on the history of uranium mining in Colorado, through April 26.

"Malinda Russell's Recipes: More Than a Cookbook, Off-Roads into History," Penrose Library, Carnegie Reading Room, 20 N. Cascade Ave., 531-6333, ppld.org. Leigh Cravin will discuss this recently discovered 39-page cookbook written in 1866 that is believed to be the first cookbook written by an African American. Sat., April 5, 10 a.m. to noon.

Community Writing Marathon, CSU-Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, 719/549-2576. The Southern Colorado Writing Project is sponsoring a day for adults 21 and older to walk, talk and write at different restaurants, pubs and other public places along Union Avenue. Sat., April 5, 2-6 p.m.

"luvsaverb" (It's Not Just Poetry) Open Mic and Discussion, Village Inn Restaurant, 5790 S. Carefree Circle, 233-1698, luvsaverb.com. Free. All are welcome to listen or share. Second and fourth Saturdays, 9-11 p.m.

Music A Celebration of Aaron Copeland, Colorado Springs School, Louisa Performing Arts Center, 21 Broadmoor Ave., 434-3506, ccs.org. $10-$15. The ProMusica of the Rockies will perform music from one of America's greatest composers. Thurs., April 3, 7:30 p.m.

You Can't Take It with You, Lewis Palmer High School Auditorium, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, 488-4720. $4-$5. Lewis Palmer High School students will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy. Thurs.-Sat., April 10-12, 7 p.m.

Special Events St. Baldrick's Day, CC's Armstrong Hall, 14 E. Cache la Poudre St., 328-1312, stbaldricks.org. Free. Get your head shaved to support children with cancer. Enjoy live music and more. Fri., April 4, noon to 9 p.m.

CC Unity Contest Powwow, CC's Armstrong Quad, 14 E. Cache la Poudre St., 389-6607. Free. The Native American Student Union and CC present a 12-hour social gathering of dance and music to honor the cultural history of Native American people along with an arts & crafts fair and food vendors. Sat., April 5, noon.

24th National Space Symposium, The Broadmoor Hotel, 1 Lake Ave., 800/691-4000, nationalspacesymposium.org. Celebrate 50 years of space exploration with forums and speakers from civil, commercial and national security sectors. Mon.-Thurs., April 7-10.

Rocket Building and Launching, Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, 31001 Magnuson Ave., Pueblo, 719/671-2407. $9. Build your own rocket at the museum, and then launch it at the Hudson Ranch. Rocket building April 12; Launch April 19, 9 a.m.

"Kids Speak Out," Garden Pavilion at Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave., RSVP by April 9: kidsspeakout@yahoo.com. Featuring a panel discussion with "twice-exceptional" high school students, young people who are identified as gifted and talented and also receive special education services. Tues., April 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

Autism Conference, The Lodge at UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., registration: alisonseyler@mac.com. The Autism Society of the Pikes Peak Region will present renowned autism expert Dr. Temple Grandin and Jeff Newman, a student with autism, who will speak about their personal experiences living with the disorder. Wed., April 23, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free Thoughts-Free Kids Group, 210-9332, freethinkerscs.com. Join science, ethics and nature-related activities with the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs' new group for parents and kids. Promotes humanist principles and critical thinking. Events and meetings, first Sunday of the month.

Volunteer Opportunities Friends of Red Rock Canyon is seeking volunteers to help prune scrub oak and close social trails in the canyon. A snack and drink will be provided. To register, click the "volunteer" link at redrockcanyonopenspace.org. Sat., April 5, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Field Institute is looking for volunteer crew leaders to correct erosion and trail damage in the Garden of the Gods. Training will be provided. Workdays are scheduled for April and May. Call 471-7736 or visit rmfi.org for more.

Girls Scouts of Southeastern Colorado is seeking volunteers who want to make a difference in a girl's life. Share your skills whether you have an hour, a day, a weekend or more. Looking for women and men of all ages and backgrounds to help. Call 800/287-9252 or visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more.

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking citizens to fill vacancies on several boards and committees including the City Planning Commission, the Civil Service Commission, and the Historic Preservation Board. Submit letter of interest and resume by April 4. Visit springsgov.com or call 385-5453 for more.

Silver Key Senior Services urgently needs food donations. The Silver Key food pantry is almost empty and many seniors on fixed incomes rely on it when needs like rent and medication limit their ability to afford groceries. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Silver Key, 2250 Bott Ave. Call 884-2300 for more.

Safe Place is seeking volunteers for their pet placement assistance program for terminally ill people. Responsibilities include poster distribution, mailing and placement of pets. Call 359-0201 for more.

Suicide Prevention Partnership is looking for volunteers to answer its telephone hotline. Applications must be 18 years or older and complete 32 hours of training. The organization asks for a 12-hour commitment each month. Call Mary at 573-7447 for more.

Pikes Peak Urban Gardens is seeking businesses, organizations and neighborhood groups that want to grow community gardens. A bi-weekly consultation and free seeds will get you started. Call 651-3416 or visit ppugardens.org for more.

Explorer Elementary School in Academy School District 20 is looking for volunteers to work in the Peach Patrol, its literacy program. Mentors work one-on-one with first- and second-grade students following easy-to-use individualized lesson plans developed by the teacher. Contact Donna at 234-4429 for more.

American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers for its Cancer Resource Center and Road to Recovery programs. Responsibilities include helping people with information, comfort items and wigs and driving patients to and from treatments. Training provided. Call 636-5101 for more.

Project Angel Heart needs volunteers to deliver nutritious, medically appropriate meals to people with life-threatening illnesses as part of its "Cruise for a Cause" program. Call 800/381-5612 to volunteer for a 90-minute shift.

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is seeking volunteers to lead tours, help with special events, maintain the grounds and staff the front desk. Call 488-0880 for more.

The Southern Colorado Pajama Program is seeking donations of new pajamas and books to deliver to children in need living in group homes and foster care. Call Collette at 201-1497 or visit pajamaprogram.org for more.

Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, a no-kill animal shelter in Divide, seeks volunteers to walk or groom dogs, play with cats, run errands, work in the office and more. Call 686-7707 or visit tcrascolorado.com for more.

All Breed Rescue & Training is seeking foster or adoptive homes for dogs, and volunteers for special events, office work, maintenance, fundraising and volunteer coordination. Call 264-6460 or visit haveanicedog.org for more.

Catamount Institute is looking for volunteers to further its mission of "inspiring ecological stewardship" through educational programs. Positions include working with youth, marketing and communications, fundraising, online research, office work and events. Call 471-0910 ext. 107 for more.

Chins Up is looking for foster parents to provide safe and loving homes to neglected or abused children. Training, support and financial reimbursement is provided. Call Jennifer at 327-2013 or visit griffithcenters.org for more.

Odyssey Healthcare/Hospice is seeking volunteers for patient visits, caregiver respite, phone contacts, office support and bereavement calls and visits. Those with massage therapy, Reiki, pet therapy and music therapy skills are needed. Call 573-4166 for more.

Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care has an immediate need for administrative volunteers to work in its office at 5450 Tech Center Drive, #120 on a regular basis. Caring volunteers also are needed to visit patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Call 265-1109 for more.

REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams) is seeking new volunteers to assist in emergencies by furnishing radio communication in cooperation with authorities and other organizations. Call 440-1933 or visit elpasocountyreact.org for more.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange is seeking host families in El Paso County for English-speaking exchange students ages 15-18. PIE works to match students with families who have similar interests and lifestyles. To learn more, call 866/546-1402.

Care and Share Food Bank is seeking organizations to lead food drives, host a speaker at their workplace or civic group and visit Care and Share for a tour. Call 296-8032 or visit careandshare.org for more.

Academic Foundation for International Cultural Exchange is looking for people to work as community representatives as well as host families for foreign exchange students. All students are ages 15-18 and speak English. Call Anne Ring at 866/462-3423 for more.

Stitches from the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need. Items are donated to hospitals across the country. Patterns available. Yarn donations are also welcome. Call 866/472-6903 or visit stitchesfromtheheart.org for details.

Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is looking for volunteers to become advocates for children in court as well as volunteers for the Supervised Exchange and Parenting Time Program. No legal experience is needed. Call 447-9898 ext. 1008 or visit casappr.org for more.

Black Forest Animal Sanctuary is seeking homes for 20 hounds from puppies to senior dogs to assist their terminally ill owner. For information on adoption or to make a donation, call 494-0158 or visit bfasfram.org

PEAK Parent Center is recruiting volunteers to help with general office support and answering telephones. Call 531-9400 or e-mail volunteer@peakparent.org for more.

The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, 720/488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org. $4.95-$7.95, kids 2 and under free. Featuring Visions of the Boreal Forest, a fine art exhibit, through May 18. The Art of Robert Bateman, works by the internationally renowned wildlife artist, through June 1.

film & videoDenver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303/322-7009. Presenting The Alps and The Living Sea on the IMAX screen, $4-$8, through June 12.

Vail Film Festival, various venues, Vail, 866/476-1092, vailfilmfestival,org. $7-$50. A festival showcasing independent films with a special focus on new and innovative filmmakers. Thurs.-Sun., April 3-6.

The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, 720/488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org. Showing the film Whales on the Extreme Screen through April, and Australia: Land Beyond Time through August.

Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, 303/376-6720, yearofthefrog.org. Celebrating "First Frog Fridays" with special activities and information about the extinction crisis as part of the Year of the Frog. Fri., April 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5.

The Wildlife Experience, 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, 720/488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org. $4.95-$7.95, kids 2 and under free. Featuring Survivor: Jamestown, an exhibit that puts visitors in the shoes of the original Jamestown colonists, through May 11.

performancesArvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 720/898-7200, arvadacenter.org. FeaturingA Year with Frog and Toad, through May 2. House of Blue Leaves, April 8 to May 11. Altar Boyz, April 22 to June 15. Buddy...The Buddy Holly Story, July 5 to Aug. 10.

The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver, 303/780-7836, modernmusetheatre.com. $15-$20. Presenting Bee-luther-hatchee, the story of an elusive author and a shocking discovery, April 5 to May 4.

Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver, 720/946-1388, buntport.com. Presenting Starship Troy, featuring a new episode every week, through April 23. Rocky Horror Picture Show, a live version of the film classic, through to April 23.

The Denver Victorian Playhouse, 4201 Hooker St., Denver. 303/433-4343, denvervic.com. $20-$22. Presenting Stones in His Pockets, a tongue-in-cheek comedy featuring two actors who bring to life 15 characters, through April 5. Sleggin and the Battle of the Mollinduffs, an interactive children's musical, Saturdays through April 5.

Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303/316-6360, maccjcc.org. Denver Children's Theatrepresents Sleeping Beauty, $7-8, Sundays through May 4, 1 p.m. (No performances April 20 or 27.) In the Belly of the Whale, a performance on the perplexities of being Jewish today, $10-$13, March 29 to April 13.